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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,322.91 and 736.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,322.91 and 736.05 is: 1,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,322.91 = 736.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,322.91 = 736.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,322.91 × 736.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 973,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,721.29/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.79

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